Trend report: Skate off

These aren't your typical skate trainers that you would actually use to go skateboarding, but they're a much more stylish alternative. The flat shoe trend is pretty big at the moment and the skate style slip-ons are perfect for looking as if you haven't put much effort into your outfit at all but still remaining super stylish.

The slip-on shoes work with pretty much any outfit, whether you're teaming them with shorts, jeans, skirts or even dresses. They're also perfect for working a bit of a SS14 surfer/skater style into your wardrobe and they come in such a huge range of colours and patterns too.

Skate shoes make a great change from ballet flats or even heels and they're also super comfortable. I've recently been rocking the Next Low Top Trainers, which are really cute and come with buckle and suede detailing. I would personally wear these types of shoes with some 'rad' cropped trousers and a cool jumper for that 'skater' look…who needs to know you can't really skate?

Do you own a pair of skater shoes? Let me know in the comments.

Trend report: When life gives you lemons...

In a couple of magazines and on some blogs recently I've been spotting a bit of a trend for lemon yellow and lemon print in general. It's the perfect shade for bringing summer straight into your wardrobe even if it's miserable outside. It's also a trend championed by Kate Spade in her spring 2014 collection.

It's perfect for a pop of colour teamed with another plain shade, or if you're brave enough, why not pair it with more yellow or a wild print. I personally would go for the New Look Crop Tshirt worn with a pair of Black Polka Dot Shorts or a plain black skater skirt, however you don't want to go too bumblebee-esque so be careful. Yellow and white are the perfect partner if, unlike me, you can pull the colour off without spilling anything down it!

One of my favourite bloggers has teamed the ribbed crop tee with a pair of gingham jeans, which looks fab. Check out her look here. If wearing such a bold colour isn't really your thing but you still want to incorporate it into your look you can do so with accessories. A vibrant yellow bag is fab for added colour, maybe something petite like the above or a big bright shopper.

What are your thoughts on the lemon/yellow trend? Let me know in the comments.